Private Dolphin and Whale Watching Tour in Madeira
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Whale Watching Tour: Treat yourself to a comfortable yacht and a professional crew! How about a glass of sparkling wine while watching whales and dolphins? This formula allows you to live this experience in a more intimate way and in a refined luxury environment. Simply the best for you and your loved ones! Our yachts, Gringo and Miranda, are moored in the port of Calheta. We sail out to meet the local species of cetaceans, assisted by a spotter on-land while guided by a professional crew of 2. From there on, the world is at your feet! Depending on the weather conditions, you can decide to sail along the coast, to swim in the ocean with goggles and fins, to sunbathe and relax with a fresh drink. Or, witness the magic of the Sunset from a privileged place, Choose an evening private cruise and experience the ocean in a different way! We can accommodate 5 guests for private charters on Miranda, 12 guests for private charters on Gringo. Choose the options that suits your expectations!
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Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Subject to availability
- Subject to favourable weather conditions (if cancelled due weather conditions, you will be given the option of an alternative date or full refund)
- Family friendly
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Wildlife spotting cannot be guaranteed
- Pregnant women should seek medical advice before booking (limited to no medical assistance can be performed on-board)
- The yacht is not accessible to wheelchairs, strollers or cribs.
- This activity is not suited to guests over 110 kg / 242 pounds, unless prior arrangement is made with our team and a suitable alternative has been proposed and acknowledged by our Captain / Crew.
- 6/6.30 pm or 7/7.30 pm departure time: Sunset, Snorkeling and Sparkling wine, NO whale watching
- Guests should understand their duty to exercise reasonable care for their own safety while boarding, exiting and being on-board the yacht.
Reviews(553)
We booked with this agency for a morning outing; we were very lucky to come across a large group of dolphins, a turtle, and flying fish. It was superb! A special mention to the entire very caring team who gave interesting explanations about the species.
We booked this boat trip for a friends bonding time outing and it exceeded every expectation. The crew was professional, warm, and incredibly discreet — they struck the perfect balance between attentive service and letting us enjoy our own experience together as a group. The boat itself felt luxurious from the moment we stepped on board. But the real highlight was nature putting on a show for us: we were surrounded by nearly a hundred dolphins at one point, which was genuinely breathtaking. We also got to swim in the sea near the Madeira coastline, and the whole experience felt wonderfully immersive rather than just another tourist activity. Whether you’re planning a special outing with friends, family, or colleagues, this is an experience I’d recommend without hesitation. Thank you for giving us a day we’ll all remember!
Fantastic experience, super friendly and concerned employees in our well-being, boat with excellent conditions, magnificent trip with magnificent experience of seeing dolphins. Thanks for the opportunity
Muito obrigado por este fantástico comentário! Ficamos imensamente felizes por saber que teve uma experiência inesquecível e que se sentiu tão bem acolhido pela equipa On Tales. Proporcionar um serviço atento e memorável a bordo dos nossos barcos na Calheta é a grande paixão de toda a nossa equipa. Ver os golfinhos a navegar no seu habitat natural é sempre um momento mágico que adoramos partilhar com os nossos clientes! 💡 Sabia que? As águas da Madeira fazem parte da rota de migração de muitas espécies de cetáceos ao longo do ano, o que torna cada viagem ao mar numa surpresa única e imprevisível! Teremos todo o gosto em recebê-lo novamente a bordo da On Tales numa próxima visita à Madeira, ou quem sabe a bordo do nosso iate Maggiore se visitar Lisboa antes disso!
A very pleasant trip with excellent guides Eva and Manny. Spotted maritime wildlife, enjoyed the view and had a great swim. An afternoon well spent.
Thank you for sharing your experience with On Tales! We are delighted to hear that you had such a pleasant afternoon enjoying on the Miranda yacht, the ocean views, and a refreshing swim. Our entire team works hard to create a personal, relaxing, and memorable Madeira ocean experience, so knowing you enjoyed the wildlife sightings and the caring environement means a lot to us. Swimming stops along the southwest coast of Madeira offer some of the clearest waters on the island, where sea temperatures remain surprisingly mild year-round (averaging 18°C to 26°C) thanks to the Gulf Stream! We hope to welcome you back on board one of our yachts, on your next visit to Madeira or maybe on the Maggiore, in Lisbon!
Manny and Glauco were fantastic - so knowledgable and made the whole trip really warm and fun, taking care of the whole family. We were lucky enough to see dolphins and a whale! A real highlight of our trip.
Wonderful private boat trip to see whales and dophins, and we managed to see both plus flying fish and a couple of turtles! We got LOADS of photos sent to us after, and also plenty of information about the animals throughout the trip. We could have snorkelled as well, but opted out as the water was a bit too cold for us! Thank you so much to Sergio and Glauco, we had a great time.
Wonderful experience. Manny and Martin provided us with excellent explanations about the marine wildlife and the different species encountered. They were very attentive. Warm welcome upon arrival at the agency. Excellent work by the spotter Arthur, which allowed us to observe a group of dolphins that lingered around the boat for a while. An excellent memory, I recommend it 100%. Stephan
This was the most amazing experience and one my husband and I will never forget. Right from booking with Rosa to meeting Julia and Rui and leaving port on Miranda. Both Julia and Rui had a great knowledge and we were all incredibly fortunate to see around 15 dolphins, flying fish and sea birds. Everything was catered for fresh towels, refreshments and Rui took pictures which where sent to my email to download. We were also able to stop for a swim. just incredible. Brilliant experience so worth the money and would definitely recommend. Thank you On Tales for creating the BEST experience ever. Loved it !!
We were very lucky to see a finwhale feeding and several daulphines of different kinds. But we also were hosted by two very nice and polite young people (host and captain). Many thnks to them for an unforgettable afternoon. And not to forget the receptionists. Very kind. Many thanks for making it possible.
Really nice staff, pleasant atmosphere, good service. We were lucky to see both dolphins and whale. The perfect tour
